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Jeep Renegade · Model year 2021 · No longer built

2021 Jeep Renegade specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2021 Jeep Renegade in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 10 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 2,000 lb.

Max towing
2,000 lb
Horsepower
177–180 hp
Combined MPG
24–27
Recalls
2
2021 Jeep Renegade towing capacity: up to 2,000 lbEvery 2021 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2021 towing chart

What changed for the 2021 Jeep Renegade

The 2021 Renegade versus 2020: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — Sport
  • Remote Keyless Entry: Keyless Enter 'n Go — Trailhawk
  • 17-in. Tech Silver aluminum — Limited
  • 215/60R17 BSW All-season Touring — Limited
  • Cargo Area: Height-adjustable load floor — Trailhawk

Newly available

  • Full-size spare tire with matching wheel — Trailhawk

No longer offered on some trims

  • Front-wheel drive — Limited
  • Seats, Second Row: 60/40 split-folding — Trailhawk
  • Steering Wheel: Premium wrapped — Trailhawk

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop — optional: Latitude, Limited
  • Shift Knob: Leather wrapped — standard: Trailhawk, Limited
  • 19-in. Granite Crystal — optional: Latitude
  • 19-in. Painted Silver — optional: Latitude
  • Accents: Metal Diamond with black — standard: Sport, Latitude
  • Auto Stick automatic transmission — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Seats, Front: Passenger seatback map pocket — standard: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Security alarm — standard: Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited
  • Shift Knob: Vinyl — standard: Sport, Latitude
  • SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription — standard: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, Limited

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Full-size spare
  • Full-size temporary-use spare
  • Leather wrapped — included with nine-speed automatic transmission
  • 18-in. painted aluminum
  • 225/55R18 All-season
  • Accents: Gloss Black with Black interior
  • Black grille surround with Gloss Black rings
  • Deluxe cloth high-back bucket seats in Black
  • Door panel — vinyl trim
  • Engine oil cooler — included on 2.4-liter engines
  • Fascia: Gloss Black front and rear appliques
  • Lighting: Front exterior side mirror turn signal
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Metal Diamond with Black and Black/Sandstorm interior
  • Occupant detection system
  • Security alarm — protects doors and liftgate
  • Vinyl — included with nine-speed automatic transmission

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2020 and 2021. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2021 Jeep Renegade specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2021 specification sheet.

General information3 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Melfi, Italy
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines36 specs
1.3-liter turbocharged
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Limited (4x4) and Trailhawk; Optional — Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement1332 cu. in. ( cc)
Bore x Stroke2.76 x 3.4 (70 x 86.5)
Valve SystemSOHC & hydraulic valve actuation
Fuel InjectionDirect injection
ConstructionAluminum block and aluminum heads
Compression Ratio10.5
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar)2.7 bar
Power (SAE)177 hp (132 kW) @ 5,750 rpm
Torque (SAE)210 lb.-ft. (270 N•m) @ 1,750 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable; 91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity4.5 quarts (4.3 liters) with dry filter
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)4x2: 24/32/27; 4x4: 23/29/26
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly PlantBielsko-Biała, Poland
2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2
AvailabilityStandard — Renegade Sport and Latitude (4x2 and 4x4)
Type and DescriptionIn-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.46 x 3.82 (88 x 97)
Valve SystemSOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net)180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net)175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) (total)
Coolant Capacity6.8 quarts (6.45 liters)
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)22/30/25 (4x2); 21/29 /24 (4x4)
Towing2,000 lbs. (907 kg) (not recommended for FWD)
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Michigan
Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic14 specs
Availability
1.3-liter Turbo engine, 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2 (4x2 or 4x4)
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Reverse
3.83
Final Drive Ratio
3.734; 4.585 (Trailhawk)
Suspension2 specs
Front
MacPherson strut, coil springs, flat front steel crossmember, high-strength steel double shell lower control arms for 4x4 and high-strength steel mono shell lower control arms for 4x2, stabilizer bar
Rear
Chapman strut, high-strength steel links, isolated steel rear cradle for 4x4 and not isolated for 4x2, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.7
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.3 (11.07) 4x2 and 4x4; 35.3 (10.76) Trailhawk 4x4
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.68 (4x2 and 4x4); 2.76 (Trailhawk 4x4)
Brakes8 specs
Front: Size and type
12 x 1.1 (305 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper
Front: Swept area (per caliper)
138.77 sq. in. (895.3 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 115.88 sq. in. (747.6 sq. cm), 1 x 57
Rear: Size and type
10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept area (per caliper)
101.7 sq. in. (656.4 sq. cm), 1 x 38
Power-assist Type
10 (254) vacuum assist
Four-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric motor on caliper
Dimensions and capacities16 specs
Wheelbase
101.2 (2,570)
Track, Front
60.6 (1,540)
Track, Rear
60.6 (1,540)
Overall Length
166.6 (4,232)
Overall Width (with folded side mirrors)
73.9 (1,886.8)
Overall Width (with open side mirrors)
79.6 (2,023.1)
Overall Height
66.5 (1,689)
Load-floor Height
29.8 (758)
Sill-step Height
19.4 (494) front, 19.6 (497) rear
Ground Clearances
6.7 (170) 4x2; 8.0 (203) 4x4 (8.0 – 203); 8.7 (220) Trailhawk 4x4
Approach Angle (with air dam) (degrees)
17.9 4x2; 21.0 4x4; 30.5 Trailhawk 4x4
Breakover Angle (degrees)
21.2 4x2; 24.0 4x4; 25.7 Trailhawk 4x4
Departure Angle (degrees)
29.7 4x2; 32.1 4x4; 34.3 Trailhawk 4x4
Curb Weight (kg)
3,161 (1,438) 4x2 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged; 3,320 (1,513) 4x4 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged; 3,159 (1,436) 4x2 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,323 (1,509) 4x4 and 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2; 3,527 (1,602) Trailhawk 4x4 and 1.3-liter Turbocharged
Aero Cd
0.35 4x2; 0.36 4x4; 0.37 Trailhawk 4x4
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal. (48 liters)
Accommodations25 specs
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Front Row: Headroom without sunroof
41.1 (1,045)
Front Row: Headroom with sunroof
39.7 (1,009)
Front Row: Legroom
41.2 (1,046)
Front Row: Shoulder room
55.9 (1,419)
Front Row: Hip room
53.1 (1,348)
Front Row: Seat travel
9.0 (230) driver / 10.2 (260) front passenger
Front Row: Recliner range (degrees)
From 25 nominal, 38 forward and 30 rearward (from vertical 13 forward, 55 rearward)
Front Row: SAE volume (standard roof), cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.8 (1.55)
Second Row: Headroom
40.5 (1,029)
Second Row: Legroom
35.1 (891)
Second Row: Shoulder room
55.1 (1,400)
Second Row: Hip room
51.9 (1,319)
Second Row: SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
45.3 (1.28)
Cargo Access: Liftover height
30.2 (766)
Cargo Access: Maximum cargo width at liftgate opening
40.1 (1,020)
Cargo Access: Minimum cargo width at liftgate opening
39.0 (990) at bottom of opening
Cargo Access: Maximum cargo height at liftgate opening
29.5 (749)
Cargo Access: Minimum cargo height at liftgate opening
29.0 (739)
Cargo Access: Distance between wheelhouse interior trim
37.6 (956)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear seats up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
18.5 (0.525)
SAE Cargo Volume: Rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
50.8 (1.440)
SAE Cargo Volume: EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
118.6 (3.359)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind rear seat, cu. ft. (cu. m)
18.5 (0.525) (rear seat at design position)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind front-row seats with rear seats folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
50.8 (1.440)
Tires4 specs
215/65R16 BSW All-Season215/60R17 BSW All-Season215/65R17 OWL All-Season235/45R19 BSW All-Season
AvailabilityStandard — SportStandard — Latitude and Limited; Optional — SportStandard on TrailhawkOptional — Latitude and Limited
Size and type215/65R16 BSW All-Season215/60R17 BSW All-Season215/65R17 OWL All-Season235/45R19 BSW All-Season
Mfr. and modelContinental, CrossContact LX SportContinental, CrossContact LX SportFalken WildPeak H/TGoodyear Eagle LS-2 Runonflat
Revs per mile (km)749 (464)768 (476)722 (448)760 (471)

Source: 2021 Jeep Renegade Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2021 Jeep Renegade fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 MPG combined; the 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Renegade 2WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · FWD24MPG32MPG27MPG$2,300329
Renegade 2WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD22MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500357
Renegade 4WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD23MPG29MPG26MPG$2,400307
Renegade Trailhawk 4WD1.3L 4-cylinder turboSIDI; stop-start9-speed automatic · AWD22MPG27MPG24MPG$2,600372
Renegade 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$2,600371

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2021 Jeep Renegade wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireType
SportStandard
215/65R16Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
Latitude and LimitedStandard
215/60R17Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
SportOptional
215/60R17Continental CrossContact LX Sport
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
215/65R17Falken WildPeak H/T
outlined white letters, all-season
Latitude and LimitedOptional
235/45R19Goodyear Eagle LS-2 Runonflat
black sidewall, all-season, run-flat
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, full-size spare or tire service kit, by equipment; compact and non-matching full-size spares have no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
89 ft-lb (120 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 17 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2021 Jeep Renegade Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2021 Jeep Renegade maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

  • Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
  • Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
  • Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, engine coolant, etc.)Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage.
  • Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
  • Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel system – brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
  • Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
  • Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
  • Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
  • Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV/Universal joints and replace if necessary
  • Replace cabin air cleaner
Service10k1 yr20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Replace the Uconnect box (telematic box) battery (if equipped)The Uconnect box (telematic box) battery replacement has to be done every five years, regardless of mileage.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check Tire Service Kit expiration date (if equipped)
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, engine coolant, etc.)Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage.
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool)
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel system – brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.)
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windshield washer system and adjust jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Visually check the condition and wear of the front and rear brakes
Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV/Universal joints and replace if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of the accessory drive beltThe maximum mileage is 75,000 miles (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every six years, regardless of distance traveled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 37,500 miles (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every four years regardless of the mileage.
Check the tension of the accessory drive belt
Inspect and replace, if required, front end accessory drive belt, tensioner, and, idler pulleyThe maximum mileage is 75,000 miles (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every six years, regardless of distance traveled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 37,500 miles (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every four years regardless of the mileage.
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Inspect the PTU fluid level
Inspect the rear differential fluid level
Replace spark plugs (1.3L Turbo Engine)The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines . Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement. Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine)The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines . Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement. Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.
Replace engine air cleaner filterThe engine air cleaner should be inspected at every oil change if used in dusty areas.
Replace brake fluid every two yearsThe brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
Replace cabin air cleaner
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first

Also listed, with no set interval: Change engine oil and replace oil filter. The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage. If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service operation after a short time.

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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2021 Jeep Renegade fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)1.3L Turbo / 2.4L engine12.7 gal48 L
1.3L engine
Engine oil with filterTurbo engine4.8 qt4.5 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine8.8 qt8.3 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filter5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling system6.8 qt6.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
All engines
Engine coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
1.3L engine
Engine oilTurbo engine
SAE 0W-30 synthetic, API SN PLUS certifiedMS-13340
Mopar (also Pennzoil, Shell Helix listed)
Fuel selectionTurbo engine
87 octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% ethanol
—
2.4L engine
Engine oil
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar (also Pennzoil, Shell Helix listed)
Fuel selection
87 octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8 & 9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF
Power transfer unit (PTU), if equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Rear differential (RDM), if equipped
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
Brake master cylinder
DOT 4 (DOT 3 acceptable if DOT 4 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.3L Turbo engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for best performance)
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Wheel boltsThread M12 x 1.2517 mm socket89 ft‑lb (120 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Brake fluid (DOT 4) should be changed every two years regardless of mileage.
  • Check wheel bolt torque again after 25 miles (40 km) following a wheel installation.
  • Top Tier detergent gasoline and reformulated gasoline are recommended when available.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2021 Jeep Renegade recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Jeep Renegade: 2 recall campaigns, 68 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Renegade SUV AWD
22.8% risk
Jeep Renegade SUV FWD
17.9% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (2)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Exterior lighting: back up lightsDecember 10, 2024 · Campaign 24V918000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade vehicles. The incorrect bumper reverse light assembly may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The incorrect reverse lights may have reduced visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bumper reverse light assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D7B.

Campaign 24V918000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: frontalJuly 3, 2024 · Campaign 24V510000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.

Risk: A front seat air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 82B.

Campaign 24V510000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
68
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
  • Electrical system27
  • Unknown or other20
  • Engine9
  • Forward collision avoidance9
  • Air bags7
  • Power train6
  • Lane departure4
  • Steering4

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Renegade. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2021 Jeep Renegade owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2021 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

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What counts on a 2021 Jeep Renegade from Michigan to Tennessee

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2021 Jeep Renegade specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2021 factory size is 215/65R16, the largest 235/45R19. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 16-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Oil capacity is 4.8 qt (1.3L Turbo) and 5.5 qt (2.4L), and the manual lists SAE 0W-30 (1.3L Turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.4L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a West Virginia winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Battery checks before the cold

The schedule includes a battery inspection at each oil change, with the terminals cleaned and tightened as required. Do it before the first cold snap: corrosion at the terminals adds resistance exactly when a frozen engine needs the most current from the battery. A load test each fall is worth adding once the battery is a few winters old.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In West Virginia, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Towing to the lake

Peak trailer rating this year: 2,000 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 8.8 qt (1.3L Turbo) and 6.8 qt (2.4L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Renegade from West Virginia, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 6.7 to 8.7 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Huntington, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2021 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2021 Jeep Renegade questions

How much oil does the 2021 Jeep Renegade take?

With a filter change: 1.3L Turbo engine, 4.8 qt / 4.5 L and 2.4L engine, 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2021 Jeep Renegade use?

1.3L Turbo engine: SAE 0W-30 synthetic, API SN PLUS certified (MS-13340); 2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

At 10,000 miles or 1 year: check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary, check tire service kit expiration date (if equipped); check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.); check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer, engine coolant, etc.).always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damage; check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool); visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.); check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear, plus 4 more items. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2021 Jeep Renegade owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2021 Jeep Renegade get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Jeep Renegade at 24–27 MPG combined, depending on the version. 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined; 1.3L 4-cylinder turbo, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2021 Jeep Renegade use?

Factory tire sizes: 215/65R16 (Sport); 215/60R17 (Latitude and Limited, Sport); 215/65R17 (Trailhawk); 235/45R19 (Latitude and Limited). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

New option packages: Convenience Group, Luxury Group, Sun and Sound Group, Upland Package and 3 more; Packages no longer offered: Advanced Technology Group, Altitude Package, Cold Weather Group, Cold Weather Group II and 9 more; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is now standard on Sport; Keyless Enter 'n Go is now standard on Trailhawk.

Does the 2021 Jeep Renegade have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Jeep Renegade. The most recent: Exterior lighting: back up lights (December 2024) and Air bags: frontal (July 2024). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2021 Jeep Renegade?

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2021 Jeep Renegade with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (27), unknown or other (20), and engine (9). 3 complaints involved a crash and 1 complaint a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2021 Jeep Renegade's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 Jeep Renegade is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Renegade SUV AWD: 4 and Jeep Renegade SUV FWD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.